Evaluation and Management of Hypertension in Older Adults: Current Evidence for an Age-Tailored Approach.

Hypertension is the most diagnosed condition among adults aged 60 years and older and is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality. In this article, we review current evidence on blood pressure evaluation and management in this population. We incorporate the geriatrics "5 Ms" framework, which includes 5 domains pertinent to geriatrics care. We compare the most recent society guidelines on hypertension management among older adults and discuss both resistant hypertension and deprescribing. This review is meant to equip geriatricians with evidence and resources to inform their approach to hypertension screening and management among older adults.